Shoppers in Ballyshannon are being put at a disadvantage in the run up to Christmas as parking charges remain in force according to a local Councillor.
Fine Gael councillor Barry O’Neill claims the south Donegal town is the only one enforcing parking charges this month.
A motion from councillor O’Neill was carried in March of this year to abolish charges entirely in the town but as yet no action has been taken.
Last year only €6,500 was brought in by parking charges in the town but running the system cost Donegal County Council €35,000 in upkeep and staff costs.
Speaking to Ocean FM Councillor O’Neill says most other towns have some incentive for shoppers at time of the year in particular:
